Corrections Transitions/Reentry - Togo

Corrections Transitions / Reentry Unit

Position

Corrections Transitions Unit

Open to Upper-level Undergraduate Students

Location

Minnesota Correctional Facility – Togo

The MCF-Togo houses up-to 90 adult male Challenge Incarceration Program (CIP) participants. The facility opened in 1955 as "Thistledew Camp" for youth. In 2015, MCF-Togo's mission changed from juveniles to minimum-security adults.

CIP-Togo is a minimum security boot camp program mandated by the Legislature in 1992 that allows non-violent individuals who qualify to earn early release. Phase 1 is a six-month, intensive program for up to 90 males who had non-violent drug and property offenses. Programming components include education, critical thinking skills development, chemical dependency programming, rigorous physical exercise, restorative justice work crews, and MINNCOR Industries firewood bundling for state parks. Phases 2 and 3, supervised release phases, are generally six months in duration and served in the community.

Facility work and programming include:

  • MINNCOR Industries firewood bundling for state parks
  • Substance Use Disorder treatment serving up to 90 participants
  • Adult Basic Education and GED program
  • Community work crews

Internship Description

Interns will gain a general understanding of correctional facility operations, with a focus on security and the unique needs of incarcerated individuals. They'll have the chance to promote positive change by directing Orientation and Reentry programming, connecting community services, case management, release planners, incarcerated individuals, and other stakeholders. Opportunities may include evaluating and implementing innovative approaches for successful community transitions, covering areas like housing, employment, education, identification, community supports, and health insurance. Interns can develop skills through team mentoring, consultation, and peer learning.

Supervision

Interns will be supervised by the Corrections Transition Program Coordinator.

Requirements

Interns should be upper-level undergraduate students (generally seniors) or upper-level undergraduate students in corrections, social work, community psychology or a related field at an accredited college or university which offers course credit for internships. All interns must clear a security check.

Length of Internship

Negotiable and flexible schedule, minimum 400 hours required.

Application deadline date:

  • February 15 for Summer session
  • July 1 for Fall session
  • October 15 for Winter/Spring session

Applications received by priority deadlines will be given first consideration. All other application will be considered based on position availability.

Note

Applications will not be accepted after these dates. This internship is unpaid.

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